31/10/2011
- Programme for the Third International Workshop on South China Sea in Hanoi, by DAV, Nov. 3-4, 2011. - (Guampdn 2/11) China sovereignty vs. international law: back to China's "indisputable sovereignty" claims vs. international law and principles prescribed in 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a miscalculation can be dangerous for all. - (Foreign Policy 1/11) The Top 10 Screeds in China's Global Times: The nationalist tabloid has published its share of saber-rattling op-eds. Today on Foreign Policy, Christina Larson profiles China's populist, hyper-nationalistic Global Times. Just how belligerent is the state-run tabloid? Let's take a look at 10 of its most scatching screed. - (Jakarta Post 1/11) Insight: Tough talk on South China Sea is not helpful: Before things get out of control, ASEAN and China need to sit down, engage in productive dialogue and start discussing how to prevent tension and conflict over the South China Sea. That should start with a process of negotiating the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, sooner rather than later. - (Reuters 31/10) RPT-UPDATE 2-Petrovietnam bids for ConocoPhillips' Vietnam assets - (Jakarta Post 1/11) A hard choice for Southeast Asia: The region is transitioning to a new balance of power in which equilibrium is yet to be established. Searching for that equilibrium will require constructive engagement from all sides — especially that of China and the US. - (Asia Link Nov.2011) India and Australia: Maritime Partners in the Indo-Pacific: India is now looking beyond the Strait of Malacca to include the South China Sea in its national security calculus. - ( Project Syndicate 31/10 ) China’s Trouble with the Neighbors : Why do China’s neighbors choose to neglect its interests? And why, despite China’s rise, do its authorities seem increasingly unable to secure Chinese lives and commercial interests abroad? Obama and Asia’s Two Futures : Asia’s choice is clear: either the region embraces a multilateral structure of peace, or it will find itself constrained by a system of strategic military alliances; - ( Reuters 31/10 ) China again warns foreign oil firms on South China Sea exploration: We hope foreign companies do not get involved in disputed waters for oil and gas exploration and development. This position has been consistent,’ Hong said, when asked whether China plans to ask Exxon Mobil to withdraw from its oil and gas deal with Vietnam; ( MIC 31/10) Exxon Mobil (XOM) Down 1.4% after China Warns Foreign Companies on S. China Sea Exploration; - (Upstream Online 31/10 ) Beijing in fresh South China Sea warning : China could again be giving ExxonMobil the jitters after the former reiterated its stance against companies drilling in the disputed South China Sea. - (Financial Times 30/10) Concern at assertive China and maritime uncertainty: Japan’s prime minister has called for closer co-operation among regional neighbours to persuade China’s increasingly assertive military to abide by common maritime rules. - (Foreign Policy 27/10) Make wealth not war in Asia: Rather than promising to enhance the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Panetta ought to be talking about reducing it and investing the savings in making America economically competitive. - (Canberra Times 31/10) US shifts its focus on China: Obama has come to realise the importance of India and China's ambitions in the South Chine Sea. - (Jakarta Post 31/10) Five reasons why Southeast Asia is wary about China: Everything China does is magnified a billion-fold: Its cough becomes a roar; its twitch, a flexing bicep. - (Eurasia Review 30/10) I. What Explains China’s Hypnotic Spell? with a certain adroitness in approach, India can set about creating an environment conducive to a mutually beneficial entente cordiale with China.
-(Vnexpress 6/6) Vietnam urges countries to abide by laws as US proposes sanctions in South China Sea: All sides need to make positive contributions to the maintenance of peace, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. -(Straitstimes...
-(VNExpress 5/5) Vietnam rejects China's fishing ban in SCS: The foreign ministry has condemned China for violating Vietnam's sovereignty by imposing a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea. -(Strait Times 4/5) Philippine court orders government to protect SCS: This was prompted by a petition...
-(AP 22/4) Recent Developments Surrounding the SCS -(Reuters 20/4) China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary: The PLA Navy ship and aircraft to be revealed at Tuesday’s naval parade are the Liaoning aircraft carrier, new types of nuclear submarines, new types...
-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The...